Medicare Advantage plans in Ulster County, NY: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Ulster County in New York has 11 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 16 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Companies no longer offering Advantage plans here in 2027
- EmblemHealth, Inc.
If you are in one of their plans, you should have received a notice. You can choose a new plan during Open Enrollment, and special enrollment rules can apply when a plan leaves your area.
7 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 1 plan IDs are new. Some of these are the same plan renamed or merged, so check the Annual Notice of Change from your plan.
How many people here are in Medicare Advantage
In October 2026, 19,221 of the 46,123 people eligible for Medicare in Ulster County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 41.7%. A year earlier it was 18,615 of 45,227 (41.2%).
CMS counts enrollees in all Medicare health plans, including Advantage, cost and PACE plans, by the county where they live.
Before you choose a plan
Compare plans for your ZIP code, drugs and doctors on the official Medicare Plan Finder, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). Free, unbiased counselling is available from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program at shiphelp.org.
Advantage plans with drug coverage for 2027 (11)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) | Wellcare | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Fidelis Assist (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Fidelis Simple (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Giveback Open (PPO) | Wellcare | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) | Wellcare | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-34 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $39.00 | $8,900 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0013 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $49.00 | $9,500 | 3 of 5 |
| MVP Medicare Complete Wellness with Part D (PPO) | MVP HEALTH CARE | PPO | $54.00 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5970-029 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $65.00 | $9,250 | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $109.00 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| MVP Medicare Secure Plus with Part D (HMO-POS) | MVP HEALTH CARE | HMO-POS | $165.00 | $6,000 | 3.5 of 5 |
Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (5)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NY-MA3 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | Not listed | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | Not listed | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Not listed | $4,950 | 3 of 5 |
| MVP Medicare Preferred Gold without Part D (HMO-POS) | MVP HEALTH CARE | HMO-POS | Not listed | $7,200 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Fidelis Patriot Simple (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | Not listed | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (18)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Total (HMO C-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H3533-036 (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete NY-Q001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Nursing Home Plan NY-F002 (PPO I-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO I-SNP · Institutional | $0 | $9,850 | 5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Dual Access Open (PPO D-SNP) | Wellcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Fidelis Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Fidelis Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Longevity (PPO I-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | PPO I-SNP · Institutional | $10.70 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| MVP DualAccess (HMO D-SNP) | MVP HEALTH CARE | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $13.10 | $9,820 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete NY-S001 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $19.40 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| MVP DualAccess Complete (HMO D-SNP) | MVP HEALTH CARE | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $22.20 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) | Hamaspik, Inc. | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $26.70 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Complete Care NY-35 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $29.00 | $8,900 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete NY-S002 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $31.70 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) | Hamaspik, Inc. | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $40.40 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete NY-YL (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $40.50 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare Fidelis Dual Align Unity (HMO D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $40.50 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see New York drug plans.
Sources
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (data last updated 18 October 2026)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (September 2026 release)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, MA State/County Penetration files, October 2026 and October 2025
Checked 29 October 2026. Plans and premiums can change before 1 January 2027. Confirm any plan on Medicare.gov before you enrol.